Back in April, we reported that Netflix would offer a free app for the iPad that would allow subscribers to watch instant movies and shows through the Netflix streaming service. iPhone and iPod touch owners were left in the lurch as to when they would have a Netflix app of their own. Yes, the wait is over.

The Netflix app has now been updated to include support for the iPhone and iPod touch which will give the same capabilities to access streaming content as iPad owners have enjoyed for months. In addition to being able to watch movies streaming over WiFi, Netflix subscribers will also be able to search for content, even by genres, to update their Instant Queue. Updates to a subscriber’s Instant Queue and also progress in watching any title are synchronized across all Netflix streaming platforms including computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled televisions and Blu-ray players.